First I decided that since I cannot ever find "binky leashes" that I like I would just make them. I ordered the suspender clips of Amazon a while ago (got to LOVE amazon prime). These need almost no fabric to make and I didn't have any boyish fabric that I liked. This gave me an excuse to go shopping at the fabric store. Here is the finished product:
Basically I took a piece of fabric 4 in x 12 in, ironed the short ends in about 1/4 in, pressed it in half, then open it up and press each side into the middle and then in half again. This hides the raw edges. Then I added a piece of 1/4 in ribbon about 6 in in length folded in half between the layers on one end. Then I topstitched all the way around. I stitched over the ribbon several times to reinforce that area. Then I slipped my suspender clip over one end and folded it back about 1.25 in and stitched to secure. Add the binky and you are done. You could also follow the tutorial here.
Since there is over 4 years between my youngest two babies there are things that are out now or at least more popular now then they were when my middle babe was born. One of those things is the car seat canopy. I had a variation on this given to me for my first but it is something that cannot be left on the carrier when not needed. Well you can get one in one of three ways: Buy one for about $50, get a coupon code and get one for free, or make one. Well I looked into the free one and all the patterns that I liked they didn't have in stock. :( So I decided to make one!
Here it in on O's carseat.
With the front flap up. I used the tutorial I found here. It is great and easy to follow. The only thing that I think I will do differently next time is make the straps slightly shorter. And then last week it was really put to the test when I was going into a store and a lady that I didn't know tried to reach it, I believe that they only thing that stopped her is that she couldn't see him cause he was covered. Also keeps rain sprinkles and the sun out of his eyes.
Then I thought, what do I do with the left over fabric? Well I decided to try a wet bag. What is a wet bag you ask? A bag that holds wet things and doesn't leak. This would be really handy for accidents and or bathing suits. They are really popular among the clothe diapering crowd. For this one I used iron on vinyl because I couldn't find white PUL. I will give you a comparison of the two after I finish the second bag. :) Here is my first attempt.
The dimensions are approx. 6.5 x 11.5 inches. The strap should be angled the other way and during testing the only leak I found was at the zipper. I am going back to the drawing board on this and will let you know how it turns out. I followed this tutorial for putting the bag together.
This is what the inside looks like.
That is it for now! Mother's day layouts coming soon!
Happy Crafting!
